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Computer Science at Loyola University Chicago
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Congratulations, Loyola Students! SharkFest 2025 U.S.
We’re thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding student, Arrianna Szymczak, have been selected as the Women in Tech Scholarship winner for SharkFest 2025 U.S.—the official Wireshark Developer and User Conference! She will be representing Loyola University Chicago at this prestigious event in Richmond, Virginia, from June 14–19, alongside top tech professionals from around the world. Join us in celebrating Arrianna as they dive into a week of learning, leadership, and innovation in the world of network analysis!
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New MS in Cybersecurity degree program
A new MS in Cybersecurity degree program will be launched starting in Fall 2025. If you were a Loyola graduate, you might be eligible for the Returning Rambler scholarship. Please click to learn more and to apply.
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Student Success
Loyola University Chicago at WiCyS 2025
From April 2 to 5, 2025, several Loyola University Chicago students, along with their faculty advisor, attended the annual Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Conference in Texas. Representing Loyola were students Lucia Garr, Nika Primus, Anisa Ramos, Nancy Rojas, Fiona Nicdao, and Gulnaz Zholshy. The WiCyS Conference is a premier event dedicated to advancing the role of women in cybersecurity. It brings together students, educators, industry professionals, and government leaders to foster community, mentorship, and professional development. Through keynotes, technical sessions, workshops, and career networking opportunities, WiCyS empowers women to thrive in the cybersecurity field and helps close the gender gap in tech. Loyola is proud to support student participation in events like WiCyS that not only build skills and connections, but also promote a more inclusive and diverse future for cybersecurity.
Student Success
Dr. Yas Silva Receives 2025 Sujack Award for Research Excellence
Dr. Yas Silva received the 2025 Sujack Family Award for Faculty Research Excellence, the top research award given at Loyola’s College of Arts and Sciences. The awards ceremony was held on April 24, 2025. The award statement mentioned that “Dr. Silva’s groundbreaking work in cyberbullying detection and prevention has made a significant impact in both academia and society. We recognize his leadership in the BullyBlocker Project, an innovative initiative that combines computational models with social science frameworks to analyze and mitigate cyberbullying on social networks.” Congratulations to Dr. Silva and the BullyBlocker team!
Student Success
Chloe Kilroy and Tyler Rosario Honored for Research Impacting the Loyola Community
We are pleased to announce that Chloe Kilroy and Tyler Rosario have received the award for "Research Impacting the Loyola Community" at the Loyola University Chicago Graduate School Interdisciplinary Symposium, held on April 12, 2025, for their presentation, “Cyberbullying Networks: Analyzing Victim, Aggressor, and Defender Interactions on Instagram.” Their research was conducted as part of the BullyBlocker Project and was mentored by Professors Satyaki Sikdar and Yas Silva. This award honors graduate research that makes a significant and positive impact on the Loyola community through service, engagement, innovation, or scholarship. Chloe and Tyler’s work stood out for its rigor, relevance, and meaningful contributions to campus life and beyond. Please join us in congratulating Chloe and Tyler on this outstanding achievement!
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Muhammad Khan Receives Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award
Congratulations to Muhammad Khan for being recognized with the Loyola Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for 2025. Muhammad conducts his research under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Moreira. This award celebrates exceptional academic inquiry and dedication to undergraduate research. Well done, Muhammad!
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Loyola Students Showcase Research at Undergraduate Symposium
Loyola University Chicago students recently participated in the Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium. On April 5th, student presented original research across a wide range of disciplines. The annual event brings together students from across the region to share their work, connect with peers, and engage in academic dialogue. Loyola students presented projects in fields such as cybersecurity, public health, social justice, and environmental science. Their participation reflects the university’s strong commitment to undergraduate research and community engagement.
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NCYTE Fellowship
Congratulations to Arrianna Szymczak, BS Cybersecurity ’24 and expected MS Computer Science ’25, on being selected for the highly competitive NCYTE Fellowship. This honor recognizes Arrianna’s academic excellence and passion for cybersecurity and education. Through the fellowship, Arrianna will have the opportunity to explore careers in education while gaining hands-on experience. She will participate in a classroom management and pedagogy workshop, complete an intensive cybersecurity bootcamp, and take on a teaching assignment to apply her skills in a real-world setting. This fellowship not only highlights Arrianna’s accomplishments but also supports her development as a future leader in cybersecurity education. Congratulations, Arrianna!
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Faculty Success
CRA Leadership Academy
Dr. Eric Chan-Tin, Founding Director of the Loyola Center for Cybersecurity and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, was accepted to participate in the 2025 CRA Leadership Academy.
Talk from ORNL
Dr. Toby Nelson gave a talk titled “Green Chemistry: From Biosourced and Bioinspired Organic Semiconductors to Mechanochemistry” to our students in March 2025.
Welcome the New Cybersecurity Office Assistant!
We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Brielle Buford, who has joined us as the Center for Cybersecurity Office Assistant!
WiCyS Loyola Steminist
On March 14, WiCyS Loyola hosted an incredible Steminist event, bringing together seven powerhouse women speakers from top organizations like Loyola University Chicago, Motorola Solutions, Northern Trust, and Northwestern University.
February Cybersecurity Competitions
Our students participated in multiple national cybersecurity competitions in February including Department of Energy Command and Illinois Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC).
ChiBrrCon 2025
On February 13, 2025, a group of Loyola University Chicago students, including Lynette Lim, Nika Primus, and Lucia Garr, braved the cold weather and snow and attended ChiBrrCon 2025 in Chicago.